Fringe Festival 2023 : Alex Petty (Director Laughing Horse Comedy + Free Fringe Festival)

Refreshing Pod is back for a new series, and this summer it's all about the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, as Johnny speaks to a host or acts preforming in August as part of the Fringe, or Free (Fringe) Festival.

Ever wanted to know what it's like to organise the Fringe from behind the scenes, and play a part in putting on a huge chunk of the Festival?

Alex Petty gives Johnny the background to what goes into making the Free Fringe Festival and how it's a yearly operation for just roughly 4 weeks of the year.

Alex chats about the beginnings of the Free Fringe Festival (that began in 2004), and earlier roots in comedy building the Laughing Horse in the 90's and putting on a host of stand up events. Plus the challenges facing anything Fringe related in the future.

It's a great interview packed with history (describing how one performer hosted a show in a chicken coop), memories of artists who have gone to great heights, and how you (or anyone) can get involved in the biggest arts festival in the world from 2024 preforming and showcasing yourself.

Hear how to see the arts for free!

More information to help plan a trip to Edinburgh can be found below (with tips on how to do the Festival on a budget).

https://freefestival.co.uk (mobile app also available).

Johnny is hosting a Free Pub Quiz, part of the Free Fringe Festival 2023.

https://www.instagram.com/quickestpubquiz/

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